Senior Pipeline Engineer
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Country: United States
Category: Engineering
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm
Posted Date: August 21, 2026
Job ID: 651158
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Pipeline Engineer
Location(s): Atlanta (GA), Charlotte (NC), Chattanooga (TN)
Contract length: Direct Hire
Pay: Compensation discussions are handled directly with qualified candidates during the interview process. You can assume market pay for these roles and our base and bonus compensation package will meet the requirements.
Senior Pipeline Engineer Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering, or a related degree from an ABET-accredited program, and 7 years of pipeline engineering experience required. EPC project experience preferred.
- Or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering Technology or related degree from an ABET-accredited program, successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 7 years of pipeline engineering experience required. EPC project experience preferred.
- Or Master's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering and 6 years of pipeline engineering experience required. EPC project experience preferred.
- Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures. Strong computer skills (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation, ATF).
- Proficiency with 49 CFR Part 192 and ASME B31.8. Familiarity with 49 CFR Part 195 and ASME B31.4 is a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
- Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
- Ability to travel.
- Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.
- Lead in the execution of engineering activities:
- Pipeline design, including plans, profiles, details, and associated bill of materials
- Coordination to obtain survey, geotechnical investigations, permitting, and land acquisition
- Calculations for studies and reports
- Material and equipment specifications for procurement and/or factory acceptance testing
- Lead in preparation of proposals and scope development, including:
- Conceptual designs and execution plans
- Engineering/project cost estimates and schedules
- Lead coordination of design activities with other disciplines (Pipeline Facilities, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Instrumentation and Control, etc.)
- Develop and improve processes, tools, and/or factory acceptance testing
- Provide leadership, training, and mentoring to less experienced engineers and team members
- Regularly meet and correspond with clients or outside personnel
- Provide short-term field support during construction
- Support business development and marketing initiatives
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